Explore the Family Name Ducasse
The meaning of Ducasse
French: topographic name, with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’, for someone who lived by an oak tree, Old French casse (see Casse 1), or a habitational name for someone from Le Casse, the name of several places mainly in the southwestern part of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Jean Baptiste, Jean Daniel, Veronique. Spanish Carlos Alberto, Herminia, Jose, Juan, Luis, Rafael.
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How common is the last name Ducasse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ducasse has seen a growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 41,203 with a count of 499, equivalent to a proportion of 0.18 per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had improved to 34,149 with an increased count of 665 people identifying as Ducasse, raising the proportion to 0.23 per 100,000. This represents a substantial increase in popularity of 17.12% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #34,149 | 17.12% |
| Count | 499 | 665 | 33.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.23 | 27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ducasse
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Ducasse, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (41.68%) in 2000 but saw a decline in 2010 to 32.33%. The number of those identifying as Black increased from 27.05% to 36.99%, making it the predominant ethnicity by 2010. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 26.65% to 27.82%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races declined significantly from 3.61% to 1.8%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27.05% | 36.99% | 36.75% |
| White | 41.68% | 32.33% | -22.43% |
| Hispanic | 26.65% | 27.82% | 4.39% |
| Two or More Races | 3.61% | 1.8% | -50.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |